Rideshare and taxi are almost level on this trip. A standard rideshare from the Vancouver Art Gallery to Queen Elizabeth Park is about $17 at normal demand, and the Whalley Taxi and Royal City Taxi tariff comes to about $17 on the meter.
Distance and time
The trip is 6 km and takes about 15 minutes. The likely rideshare range is $14 to $20, so a quote near $17 is normal and nothing to worry about.
How the rideshare price is built
We worked it out from average rates. The base fare is $2.50, distance costs $1.15 per km, time costs $0.35 per minute, and a $2 booking fee is added. For 6 km and 15 minutes, that is about $6.90 plus $5.25 on top of the base fare.
Uber sets its own fares, so read these figures as estimates only. The Uber app shows the real upfront price.
Demand matters. At busy (1.2) expect about $20. At very busy (1.5) it is about $24, and at peak (2.0) it is about $31.
Larger vehicles cost more. Comfort is about $20, XL (up to 6 seats) is about $23 and Premier is about $35.
Taxi meter between the gallery and the park
The published tariff from Whalley Taxi and Royal City Taxi is a $3.75 flag fee plus $2.18 per km. Over 6 km the meter estimate is about $17. Waiting time and extras are not included, so the fare you pay can be higher.
You can phone Vancouver Taxi at 604-871-1111 or Yellow Cab Vancouver at 604-681-1111 to reserve a car. Both are listed as wheelchair accessible.
Planning the pickup
A gallery and a park are both places where people gather, so several riders may be looking for cars near you. Check the pin in the app before you walk to it.
Share the exact address or the entrance you will be standing at. If the driver cannot find you, a short message usually fixes it.
Plan for a little extra time when the weather is good or an event is on, since demand tends to rise when many people are out.
If you are bringing a stroller, a mobility aid or several bags, ask the driver whether it fits, or choose XL. For a wheelchair accessible vehicle, phone ahead instead of relying on one being nearby.
Compare the app price with a taxi quote just before you go, since both can change within a few minutes. When the gap is a few dollars either way, pick whichever picks you up sooner.